MNBaseballGuy posted:Size is his major down fall (in my opinion). He is 5'10" 165lbs. Dr. said he would be around 6', but he has not grown in a while. He plays on the top club in our area, but on the 2nd team. He has won MVP on that team for the past 2 seasons.
That's avg size for a MIF. FYI, a combo of 85+ IF velo and a "6.7 60yd" would be appealing to a college coach. It offers flexiblity to put a former SS in the OF. If he's got a Bat, that takes interest to another level. Coaches are essentially recruiting Hitters and Pitchers. If your son is excellent defensively, with speed, and hits the ball hard, chances are he'll get noticed during the top summer tournaments.
It's key to be focused on strength, speed, and skill refinement during the off season. Realizing what the measurables of top D1 players are an excellent reference point and something to strive toward.
Now is a great time to have conversations about type of colleges he's interested in (small, large, urban etc) and career interests. How are his grades? This conversation along with an objective assessment of his baseball ability will allow you to help your son craft a recruiting plan. If your son happens to be a top academic kid there are additional showcases and camps you may want to consider, and be aware of now, because one of them sells out early in January. (Search Button on top right)
There are still a few months left in the off season, hopefully your son is hitting the gym. Welcome to the site, great questions to start with...